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A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-17 Fresco

A-7 Corsair II vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,123 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,485 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 19,050 vs 6,069 kg, built 1,545 vs 10,649 units.

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
A-7 Corsair II MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 27 September 1965 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1966 1952
Number produced 1545 units 10649 units
Average unit price $2 million $600K
Wing area 34.8 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 9.6 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 14.1 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,485 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco is faster with a maximum speed of 1,145 km/h compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 2,485 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has a higher service ceiling at 16,600 meters (54,461 ft) compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,050 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The A-7 Corsair II is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the MiG-17 Fresco at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 14 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.